The K-Frame Model 66 revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum, features a stainless steel frame and cylinder and a glass bead finish. The Model 66 has a 4.25” barrel, and an overall length of 9.6 inches. The revolver has an unloaded weight of 36 .6 ounces and comes equipped with a red ramp front sight and an adjustable white outline rear sight. The Model 66 also features synthetic grips, ball-detent lock up, full top strap barrel serrations and a 2-piece barrel.The Model 66 has a 6-shot capacity cylinder and will handle both .357 Magnum rounds and the lighter .38 Special rounds. The revolver comes standard with Smith & Wesson’s lifetime service policy.

Smith & Wesson Corp. also introduced the Model 69 Combat Magnum®, the first L-Frame .44 Magnum revolver produced by the company.

The 5-shot, revolver will handle .44 Special loads with ease and features a stainless steel frameand cylinder with a glass bead finish. The Model 69 has a 4.25” barrel, and an overall length of 9.75 inches. The revolver has an unloaded weight of 37.2 ounces and comes equipped with a red ramp front sight and an adjustable white outline rear sights. The Model 69 also features synthetic grips, ball-detent lock up, full top strap barrel serrations and a 2-piece barrel.

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Jeff Banke is a freelance photographer who has been teaching Hunter Education for the California Dept. of Fish & Game for 18 years, is one of only 7 Master Instructors in the State. He is also a Master Instructor for the International BowHunter Education Program, an NRA Training Counselor and a California Dept. of Justice Handgun Safety Instructor. He has hunted in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Colorado, Carolina, Michigan and California. Contact: J.banke@comcast.net.